As Australia and New Zealand produce the very best wine in the world (not that we're biased, of course), it stands to reason that they host the most wonderful wine festivals in the world.
Drawing wine lovers from near and far, these exciting events offer you the chance to savour the best Australian wine and New Zealand wine, meet passionate proprietors, catch up on the latest industry news and generally immerse yourself in everything wine. Raise your glasses to the cream of the festival crop.
Australian wine festivals
- Melbourne Food and Wine Festival: A 10-day feast of fine wine and gourmet food from Victoria's beautiful capital. Melbourne, Victoria (March)
- Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival: A vibrant street party offering a tantalising array of Australian wine, food and music. Brisbane, Queensland (May)
- Tasting Australia: The name says it all. Indulge in the finest Australian wine and cuisine. Melbourne, Victoria (April/May)
- Barossa Vintage Festival: A cerebral celebration of wines from Australia's oldest wine-producing regions. Barossa Valley, South Australia (April/May)
- Margaret River Wine Region Festival: Four days of wine heaven, with 200 wines to try and buy. Margaret River, Western Australia (April)
New Zealand wine festivals
- Marlborough Wine Festival: New Zealand's oldest wine festival, with tastings, tutorials, food and competitions. Marlborough, South Island (February)
- Toast Martinborough: This sublime New Zealand wine event attracts 10,000 people every year. Martinborough, North Island (November)
- Central Otago Pinot Noir Celebration:Two days of sensorial bliss in one of the country's most picturesque wine regions. Queenstown and Central Otago locations, South Island (January)
- Clyde Wine and Food Harvest Festival:Indulge in the finest New Zealand wine from the world's most southerly vineyards. Clyde, Central Otago, South Island (April)
As Australia and New Zealand produce the very best wine in the world (not that we're biased, of course), it stands to reason that they host the most wonderful wine festivals in the world.
